Venus Razor #ChooseYourSmooth @GilletteVenus @Walmart

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own and honest. For more info, see “I Disclose”.

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There are many options available for razors out there.  Some of the most popular and effective are made by Venus and are available at a Walmart near you.  Once you get there, you may be overcome by the number of options in Venus razors, but there is a short video to help you figure out what kind is for you.  Everyone is different, and the video shows you the options available to find “your smooth”. Are you a perfectionist that wants flawless smooth legs? Then the Venus Swirl is for you, with its 5 contour blades and Flexiball technology that follows your every curve.

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For the multitasker, there is the Venus and Olay razor which not only has 5 blades for a close shave, but also has Olay moisture bars which leave your skin feeling smooth and supple, with less dryness.  For the on the go girl, there are the Venus disposables, which are perfect for your gym bag, suitcase, or desk drawer at work.  With a  pivoting round head and 3 blades with a  protective cushion, this razor this razor has all the advantages of a Venus razor with the added flexibility of a disposable.

Check out this video to see the variety.

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Personally, I am always looking for a new easier way to get things done in an efficient way, so I picked the Venus & Olay razor. I love smooth soft, skin, and often have dry spots.  The Olay gel bar lathers and locks in moisture while giving you the smoothest closest shave with 5 blades- you really don’t need shaving cream.  This razor combines the Venus shaving technology with Olay’s skin expertise in one easy to use razor.  There is no need (honestly) to use shaving cream with this razor and your skin will still come out soft and smooth, especially with the moisturizer that is on the other bar.

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No matter which type of razor best suits your particular needs, Walmart is your one stop shop for all Venus razor needs, from blades to refills.

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Pamper new Mom’s with Boppy Bloom

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own and honest. For more, see “I Disclose”.

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Being pregnant or just having a baby, your skin is very sensitive. This is a really good time to find some great products to use on that belly and other areas for mommas. You will be pleasantly surprised by how much you will enjoy the Boppy Bloom line.

About Boppy:

Boppy was founded in 1989. They are currently the world leader and expert in creating comfortable, supportive and award-winning products for mom and baby. Boppy Products have won over 50 awards and continue to be named must-have products around the world. The most well known item from Boppy would be the world’s original nursing pillow. Boppy has now expanded into skincare, pregnancy pillows, breastfeeding accessories, baby loungers, baby clothing, plush goods, baby travel products, nursery products, and baby seats. They now have a wonderful line of Skincare products for expecting or new moms that is absolutely amazing.

About the Boppy Bloom Line:

These wonderful products are carefully crafted in the USA from the raw ingredients moms love the most:

  • Coconut Oil – Gentle and soothing natural oil helps nourish, refresh, and protect skin.
  • Shea Butter – Creamy and luxurious for deep moisture to pamper skin and restore that beautiful mama glow.
  • Cocoa Butter – Rich hydration for intense moisture and itchy-belly relief.
  • Vitamin E – Power anti-oxidant that protects, rejuvenates and restores skin to its pre-baby complexion.

Boppy Bloom Whipped Belly Butter:

Whipped Belly Butter is specially blended for decadent hydration to protect against stretch marks. The unique whipped butter formula is deeply moisturizing, but with a lightweight texture. It is hypoallergenic, paraben free and phthalate free so it is safe and effective both during and after pregnancy. This wonderful product has a White Citrus Shea scent. The non-greasy formula absorbs quickly to deliver powerful hydration for stretch mark protection. Apply to belly, hips, and legs morning and night from the start of pregnancy.

Boppy Bloom Renewing Body Oil:

The Renewing Body Oil provides an instant boost to smooth and nourish skin. It’s a non-greasy oil that absorbs quickly for hydrating stretch mark protection. This wonderful product is hypoallergenic, paraben free and phthalate free so safe pregnant and for a breastfeeding mama. This wonderful non-greasy formula absorbs quickly to deliver powerful hydration.

Boppy Bloom Stretch Mark Cream:

This Stretch Mark Cream will be your new BFF for fighting stretch marks. Gently apply this wonderful cream to your belly, hips, and legs morning and night from the start of pregnancy and enjoy using it even after the baby comes. If you would like intense stretch mark protection, layer over Boppy Bloom Renewing Body Oil.

Boppy Bloom Soothing Breast Balm:

The Soothing Breast Balm is 100% natural and lanolin free. The smooth, easy application gives soothing relief and offers protection for sore, cracked nipples associated with breastfeeding. The all natural Soothing Breast Balm is non greasy, hypoallergenic, paraben free, phthalate free and lanolin free so you can feel good about using it while nursing and pumping. This product does not need to be washed off before breastfeeding.

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My Thoughts:

I was definitely in love with these products. The smell in the container was wonderful, but I loved how the smell was even better on me. This pregnancy smells have really set me off, and I was so happy that the smell was wonderful and didn’t bother my pregnant nose :). I have been using combinations of the products since I received them and love the way that they make my skin feel. Gone is the itchy scratchy feeling and I love the nice moisturized feeling that I have. I also love that the products are incredibly moisturizing, but that they are not oily at all, which is very important if you want to wear clothing after putting the products in it.

Purchase:

If you are expecting or know someone that is, this line of products is absolutely amazing. You should head on over to the website and purchase these items.

Win Fun New Travel Items

Who loves to travel?  You know I do.  There’s a really fun way to get some essentials and gear for your next trip right now- and it’s the #TravelEssentials event! From February 26th– March 2nd, you will have the chance to try amazing products that are perfect for on-the-go, enter flash giveaway contests and get in on all the fun! There are a few bloggers (like me!) offering fun flash giveaways, and 5 awesome brands giving away products you’ll love. And guess what? You’ll get the samples sent right to your home!  Easy, right?  All you have to do is click the “App Links” below to participate in the event, and don’t forget to watch for our fun flash giveaways next week!

Below are some of the items you’ll get to try – but first, you must RSVP to #TravelEssentials in order to participate.  When you RSVP, you’ll get access to the event calendar and be entered to win a Grand Prize gift basket.

On the calendar, you’ll see more about the amazing sponsors and all the events coming next week. Click here to RSVP – http://smpl.ly/TE-RSVP

Fun New Items

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Lumene had a very simple idea and concept behind their products- they want to give you the best beauty products the Arctic Nature can provide combined with the best of science.  The key ingredients are tough Arctic berries including Arctic blueberries, Arctic cloud berries, Arctic lingonberries, and Arctic sea buck thorn.  This paired with skin care technologies like stem cell, skin messenger molecules, encapsulated vitamin c, and anti-glycation, bring you the best of both worlds. Want to check it out for yourself? Here’s the direct link: http://smpl.ly/TE-LU

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De-odor-cream?  What pray tell is that?  Well it is a new natural deodorant by Routine.  It is a novel way to keep your armpits smelling fresh, with a cream that is applied either with clean fingers or with a clean sponge.  The deodorant comes in 12 scents and 3 formulas including vegan and sensitive skin.  This product is all natural and is a family-run business in Canada. Here’s the event link: http://smpl.ly/TE-RC

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Dr. Dan’s CortiBalm is a natural chemical free lip balm you’ll love.  Dr. Dan’s mixes natural yellow bee’s wax, mineral oil, petroleum jelly and hydrocortisone into one of the best lip balms around.  After careful research and experimentation, he came up with this product, which is often imitated but never duplicated.  Dr. Dan’s found that most lip balms contain chemicals which actually make chapped lips worse, thus keeping the consumer buying more. Dr. Dan’s actually fixes the problem. Check it out here: http://smpl.ly/TE-DD

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Mouth Watchers is an innovative new toothbrush which uses silver for its antimicrobial properties to keep your toothbrush free of the millions of microorganisms which usually end up on the toothbrushes in the average bathroom.  The bristles of the toothbrush are dual flossing- this means it gets into the hard to reach areas where cavities form and clean then out, helping to keep them clear of cavities and gingivitis forming debris, making your teeth cleaner and with less microorganisms. Here’s the direct link: http://smpl.ly/TE-MW
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Green Goo is a salve for many different purposes including eczema, dry skin, first aid, diaper rashes, skin rashes, and even more.  Each product uses wild crafted or organically grown herbs infused with organic oils which increases their medicinal potency.  These products don’t only soothe and moisturize, but also make a difference and improve your well being. Check it out here: http://smpl.ly/TE-GG

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There is also the adorable Baby K’Tan bag.  A total of 12 storage compartments make it perfect for cloth diapering, potty training, or any mom/baby essential. One outside zippered pocket and two inner pockets are lined with a unique anti-microbial medical grade FDA approved nylon. The pockets are water-resistant, odor-resistant, germ resistant and food safe!

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RevoMax calls itself a flask, but it’s not for adult beverages only. Not only that, but it keeps your beverages at the temperate you want them to stay at for quite a long time. The RevoMax Vacuum Insulated Flask features an innovative twist-free cap design that open and close smoothly and instantly with a single click. RevoMax requires only one hand to open and one second of your time to open or lock it. As the thermal loss is negligible, your beverages stay ready to drink way longer – hot stays hot up to 18 hours and cold stays cold up to 36 hours – than conventional screw cap flasks in the market.

Must Have Makeup Products from Younique

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Finding the perfect makeup can be very hard, but let me tell you that Younique products are definitely the way to go. Since I started using the products I have been absolutely amazed at all the great products that they offer and wondered why I didn’t start using these products many years sooner.

About Younique:

Derek Maxfield and Melanie Huscroft, a brother-and-sister team, founded Younique in September 2012 with a mission to uplift, empower, and validate women across the globe. Derek and Melanie firmly believe that all women should feel valued, smart, and empowered through opportunities of personal growth and financial reward.

About the Cosmetics:

Younique’s cosmetics development processes utilize scientific research to ensure that our products contain high quality ingredients that enrich and nourish the skin. The result is a beautifully efficacious product that is safely compatible with virtually every skin type.

Younique begins by looking to Mother Nature for the inspiration behind the cosmetics. Their in-house scientific team then formulates a product that honors that inspiration while delivering cutting-edge cosmetics. Their goal is to provide healthy, clean, and pure cosmetics.

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What products are available:

  • Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+
  • Moodstruck Precision Brow Gel and Liner
  • Moodstruck Precision Pencil Eyeliner
  • Eyeshadow Pigment Powders
  • Splurge Cream Shadow
  • Lipstick, Lip Gloss, Lip Liner, & Lip Stain
  • Foundation, BB Cream
  • Bronzer
  • Blusher
  • Primer
  • Cleansing Products

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About the Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+:

The Fiberlases were one of my favorite products that really talked me into buying and selling the amazing Younique makeup products.

The original product has been enhanced to make it even better than it was before.

You can now increase your average lash volume by 400% with Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes enhanced formula, new brush, and fresh look.

This amazing product is also Hypoallergenic.

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Moodstruck Addiction Shadow Palette:

I was also incredibly impressed with the amazing Shadow Palettes were also amazing. I had never been an eyeshadow snob, but now I totally find myself not liking any other eyeshadow that is available. I love that I can still have my eyes looking the same at the end of the day as they did when my day was just starting.

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Lucrative Lip Gloss:

The lipgloss is amazing and incredibly moisturizing to your lips.

You can pout, pucker, or smile. The Lucrative Lip gloss will definitely bring the shine. There are 10 amazing colors of this long-lasting, non-sticky, go-to gloss with a handy, convenient mirror on the side of the tube.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this amazing product or some of the other amazing products that Younique has to offer, you can head on over to my website and find the product that is perfect for you.

Make Valentine’s Gift Giving a (Tropical) Breeze

Looking for something special for your Valentine?  There are gift sets from Key West Aloe that include luxuriously blended products made with 100% lab certified aloe vera, which delivers soothing properties all while moisturizing, softening and promoting cell growth and even nourishing hair. Made in Florida, the brand’s 5 in 1 aloe foundation superfood naturally contains amino acids, antioxidants, immunity boosters, DNA & cell builders, as well as vital minerals.

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TROPICAL ESCAPES KEY LIME ESSENTIALS

Feel refreshed from head to toe with Key Lime hair and skin products – complete with travel bag.
Set includes:

Key Lime Shampoo, 8 oz.

Key Lime Conditioner, 8 oz.

Key Lime Bath & Shower Gel, 8 oz.

Key Lime Lotion, 6 oz.

$55 via www.keywestaloe.com

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ALOETHERA ESSENTIALS

Receive four full size products, a travel bag and a free Travel Size Aloethera Intensive Hand Lotion.

Set includes:

6 oz. Aloethera Facial Scrub

6 oz. Aloethera Intensive Body Moisturizer

8 oz. Aloethera Body Wash

12 oz. Aloethera Intensive Hand Lotion

FREE 1 oz. Aloethera Intensive Hand Lotion ($6 Value)

$55 via www.keywestaloe.com

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ALOE TWICE A DAY

Begin and end the day with a dose of Lab Certified Aloe Vera, complete with a free travel bag, facial sponge and a travel size Gentle Aloe Facial Cleanser.

Set includes:

  • Gentle Aloe Facial Cleanser
  • Day Moist
  • Night Moist
  • Oatmeal Facial Scrub
  • Free Facial Sponge
  • Free Gentle Aloe Facial Cleanser

$85 via www.keywestaloe.com

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MANGO ESSENTIALS TO GO

No need to be in the tropics to enjoy the sweet smell of Mangos. Let these travel-sized products bring the tropics to you, no matter where the destination.

Set includes:

  • Mango Shampoo- 2 oz.
  • Mango Conditioner- 2 oz.
  • Mango Bath & Shower Gel- 2 oz.
  • Mango Lotion- 2 oz.

$25 via www.keywestaloe.com

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ALOE GREAT SHAVE

Specially formulated for men, this collection meets every guy’s grooming needs – free travel bag included.

Set includes:

  • Excel Shave Cream- Tough Beard- 6 oz
  • Zele Aftershave Gel- 6 oz
  • Quench EX Face & Body Scrub 2 oz

$39 via www.keywestaloe.com

Everyday Skincare – TriDerma Review

Have you heard of the skincare line of products from TriDerma®? These products can be great for transitioning my skin from the hot summer weather, to cool fall weather, and impending winter weather.

 

TriDerma offers a line of all natural, botanical based skin care products made with Certified Genuine Virgin Organic Aloe. Their products are made to target and help heal a variety of skin problems, such as psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, acne, wrinkles and more. The also have an entire baby care line and products for your pets, too!

These products are great to incorporate into your everyday skincare routine, all year long:

Facial Redness Repair™

This highly specialized, intensely soothing cream contains professional strength anti-inflammatory ingredients to quickly calm, balance and stabilize the skin. Daily use helps heal blemishes and improve overall appearance of skin prone to redness and sensitivity. Find it at your local Target store!

Last Sensitive Skin Healing™ Moisturizer

This is the perfect skin healing moisturizer for every day, and in prep for all those holiday parties. It helps nourish and heal, leaves my skin soft throughout the day, improves skin tone and helps control oil production.

Spot & Wrinkle Erasing Cream™

This medical strength anti-aging complex provides fast results and it’s safe to use morning and night. Use it on your face, neck, hands and décolleté for wrinkles, brown spots and age spots. It’s super creamy, lightweight and not greasy at all.

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TriDerma products could be a great gift or stocking stuffer this holiday season.

Learn more and connect with TriDerma here: https://www.triderma.com

Prevent Lice Before It Can Start

With school starting, and the “super lice” that have been going around, the best treatment seems to be preventing lice from ever taking hold in your child’s hair. Enter So Cozy – a line of hair products for kids which are salon quality but meant for little heads, or in our case a little big head.  So Cozy is broken down into three general categories; Cinch, which are products that just work and work easily, Behave, which are the stylizers of the crew, and Boo which is formulated to repel lice.

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Lice happens. It can happen to anyone. Don’t let it happen to you. Use this fresh scented, lice prevention shampoo and the little buggers want nothing to do with you. Boo! Lice Prevention Shampoo is infused with tea tree oil, a natural and powerful lice repellent, to leave hair soft and silky. Safe and gentle enough for everyday use. A fright for lice, a big relief for you.  You can also pick up lice prevention spray if that’s more to your liking.

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What’s in these lice preventatives?

  • Tea Tree Oil – One of the most effective natural ingredients demonstrated to prevent lice naturally.
  • Rosemary Extract – A natural plant extract that helps with preventing lice; rich in vitamins to promote healthy hair and natural shine
  • Keratin – Protects hair, helps to increase hair strength and minimize damages caused by brushing and overuse of accessories like barrettes and elastic bands.
  • Peppermint Oil – Moisturizing and works as an astringent to prevent buildup plus aids in hair growth.
  • Lavender Flower Extract – Calms and soothes skin.
  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract – Moisturizes and soothe hair, scalp and body.

So Safe: Non-Toxic, No Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Synthetic Color, Propylene Glycol. Free of Gluten, Wheat and Nuts. No Nasties Here!

Why bother with bugs?  No one wants to deal with the mess and real PITA that they create, not to mention some kids are really embarrassed should they get them.  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, some wise mouth once said, and we agree. Pick up some lice prevention today and keep those buggies at bay.

 

7th Heaven Face Masks for Beautiful Skin

There is a new UK-based beauty company, 7th Heaven (www.my7thheaven.com), that have some masks that you will want to try out. They specialize in the face mask category and have one for just about every skin care issue or wish imaginable from hydrating to brightening.  Also, the masks come in easy-to-transport single serve sachets, so it’s easy to try several and find your favorite (not to mention it’s easy to take these instant beauty boosters on vacation.)

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Blemishes be gone.  The newest all-natural, high performing facial treatment from 7th Heaven — Tea Tree Oil Peel Off Mask  — has arrived, bringing with it clearer, cleaner, calmer skin.  Just apply it all over the face, indulge in your favorite 20  25 minute relaxing activity and then peel it off for a fresh look! It really does peel off- it has the texture of when you get glue on your fingers, and it came off almost in one piece for me. They show it green on the package, but as you can see, it goes on clear.  Dries that way as well, but it’s not sticky once dry.
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  – A de-stressing mask that delves deep into pores and takes impurities with it when you
peel it off
-Targets the T-zone and other problem areas; ideal
for all skin types
Tea tree oil is known for its anti-blemish properties; in this deep penetrating mask these benefits are
maximized
Other key ingredients include crushed witch hazel
and pressed Canadian willow herb
Calms and soothes skin 
-Comes in single-serve pouches; perfect for travel 
Just cleanse skin, apply mask, relax for 20 to 25 minutes, peel off the mask, and enjoy fresh, fabulous skin.

You can also try the Argan Oil Mud Mask.

Argan oil has long been considered one of beauty’s miracle ingredients.  Now this gift of nature from Morocco stars in a new Argan Oil Mud Mask, a luxurious face treat from 7th Heaven. Coupled with antioxidant-rich acai berries, this wonder mask is the perfect solution to bring the most fatigued face back to life.
A weekly mask formulated for combination and oily
skin
-Deeply cleanses pores, balances oil levels and revives tired skin
-Features vitamin-rich, hydrating and balancing pressed argan kernels, antioxidant rich acai berries,
and squeezed rosehip

After use, skin is pristinely clean yet hydrated and supple, never stripped of natural oils or tight 

-Comes in single-serve pouches; perfect for travel
Both are $1.99 for a generous single 0.5 oz use , available for purchase at Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Harmon Discount and Kmart .  They are cruelty-free, and members of BUAV/Leaping Bunny and PETA.